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Cotton Market Outlook: Stable U.S. Balance Sheet, Lower Prices, and Global Stock Decline

Writer: Avi ShaposhnikAvi Shaposhnik

The latest USDA report keeps the 2024/25 U.S. cotton balance sheet unchanged, with no adjustments to production, consumption, or trade. However, the season-average upland farm price projection is reduced to 63 cents per pound, reflecting a weaker price outlook.


  • The U.S. cotton balance sheet remains unchanged, but the upland farm price is lowered to 63 cents per pound.

  • Global cotton production rises, with China’s increase offsetting declines in Pakistan and Argentina, while consumption grows in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Egypt.

  • World cotton ending stocks decline by 80,000 bales, as increased trade activity supports stronger demand.


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